What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal?

The fastest way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Marta and Yopal?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Marta to Yopal. However, there are services departing from Terminal Santa Marta and arriving at Yopal via Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, Tunja and Duitama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.

How far is it from Santa Marta to Yopal?

The distance between Santa Marta and Yopal is 700 km. The road distance is 891.2 km.

How do I travel from Santa Marta to Yopal without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal without a car is to bus via Cartagena which takes 19h 41m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Yopal?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Santa Marta to Yopal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Marta to Yopal bus from?

Santa Marta to Yopal bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, depart from Terminal Santa Marta station.

Bus or fly from Santa Marta to Yopal?

The best way to get from Santa Marta to Yopal is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus via Cartagena, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 19h 41m.

Where does the Santa Marta to Yopal bus arrive?

Santa Marta to Yopal bus services, operated by Expreso Brasilia, arrive at Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena station.

Can I drive from Santa Marta to Yopal?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Marta to Yopal is 891 km. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Santa Marta to Yopal.

Where can I stay near Yopal?

There are 64+ hotels available in Yopal.

Santa Marta to Yopal - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Marta to Yopal by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport
best
1. Fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)plane SMR - EYP
5h 13m
$100–270
Drive 891.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Marta to Yopalcar 891.2 km
17h 20m
$47–68
Bus via Cartagena
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena to Tunjabus
3. Take the bus from Tunja to Duitamabus
4. Take the bus from Duitama to Yopalbus
19h 41m
$67–119
Bus to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquillabus
2. Fly from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)plane BAQ - EYP
6h 19m
$130–384
Bus to Valledupar, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Valleduparbus
2. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP)plane VUP - EYP
11h 23m
$155–677
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramangabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Bucaramanga to Yopalbus
22h 20m
$48–98
Bus via Aguachica
1. Take the bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Bosconiabus
2. Take the bus from Bosconia to Aguachicabus
3. Take the bus from Aguachica to Duitamabus
4. Take the bus from Duitama to Yopalbus
26h 15m
$62–94

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP) flights

33Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Marta to Yopal.

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Distance: 700.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Santa Marta, Colombia and Yopal, Colombia?

LATAM Chile, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and two other airlines fly from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to El Alcaraván Airport (EYP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Santa Marta to Yopal via Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena, Tunja, and Duitama in around 19h 41m.

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